Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 55: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates new misdemeanor offenses, including intentionally giving a false or fictitious name to a law enforcement officer who has lawfully detained or arrested such person. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 55.

In committee Last action May 15, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 409

Plain-language summary

HB 55 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates new misdemeanor offenses, including intentionally giving a false or fictitious name to a law enforcement officer who has lawfully detained or arrested such person. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 409.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).